Rich Lake Alberta Map

About Rich Lake, Alberta

Rich Lake is a locality in 5-64-11-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Rich Lake is located at 54.5078°N, 111.6186°W.

Rich Lake lies nestled in a landscape of rolling aspen parkland, where the sky stretches vast and often painted with the fiery hues of sunset. It lies 37.3 km south-east of Lac La Biche, AB (from Lac La Biche, AB: bearing 141°T), and is situated 10.5 km east-north-east of Brièreville. Patches of dark spruce and jackpine punctuate the golden meadows, hinting at the wilder country that lies beyond the cleared fields. The air here, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a scent that seems to settle deep within one's lungs. Small, clear lakes, like jewels scattered across the land, reflect the ever-changing sky, their shores often fringed with cattails that sway gently in the breeze. The land itself feels sturdy, capable of holding its own against the elements, a quiet strength evident in the weathered fences and sturdy farmhouses. The history of Rich Lake is tied to the enduring spirit of those who settled this northern fringe, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and the bounty of the land. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by agriculture, with cattle ranching and grain farming forming the backbone of its existence, a tradition carried on by families whose roots run deep. Nearby, the whispers of the oil and gas industry have also played a role, a modern hum beneath the more ancient rhythms of the countryside. It is a place where life unfolds at its own pace, marked by the changing seasons and the quiet camaraderie of neighbours. The local store, a hub of activity, often becomes the impromptu gathering place for news and conversation, a simple, vital centre for the residents of Rich Lake.

About This Rich Lake Map Page

Explore Rich Lake, Alberta, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 54.507778, -111.618611. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Rich Lake includes the postal code (T0A), telephone area code (403, 587, 780, 825, 368). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Rich Lake is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.